Accounting Manager
Our client is searching for an Accounting Manager to join their team in Acheson. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented individual with a strong accounting background and good project management and leadership skills.
They will be responsible for managing the overall financial operations of the organization.
Your success will be defined by your ability to :
- Manage the accounting operations for multiple companies. This includes the review of journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statutory reporting.
- Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures
- Coordinate the preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual operating financial results
- Work with operations to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control current processes which impact internal operating efficiency
- Work with external auditors and oversee auditing process
- Manage research and develop programs for CRA and accounting requirements
- Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial information
- Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, analysis, and reporting
- Lead and develop direct reports and their interaction with other swim lanes
- Coordinate the preparation of year-end audited financial statements and organize all government audits as needed
- Generate reports of performance against budgets, and overhead budget versus actuals
- Support new systems or project selections and implementation from a strategic finance and internal control perspective
- Ensure rapid and consistent collection of receivables by refining and implementing control mechanisms
- Authorize cheques, EFT, purchase orders, and invoices
- Promote and maintain positive corporate relations with financial networks
- With input from the CFO, responsible for the formulation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls
- Hire, train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff
Your strengths include :
- University degree in business / accounting, with an advanced degree or professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, CGA, CMA, etc.)
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in the construction industry
- Extensive experience in and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management in the construction industry
- Thorough knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal statutes and regulations regarding accounting principles, practices, and applications
- High level knowledge of construction contracts, bonding, and insurance is an asset
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and organizing, critical thinking, and decision-making
- Full knowledge of payroll, burden, and benefits accounting
6 days ago